Associate Director Quality Apheresis Auditor
Gaithersburg, MD - USA
Job Summary
Job Responsibilities
Perform audit and site qualifications of Apheresis Cryopreservation and infusion centers. qualification and audit of cell supplying vendors.
Perform qualification and audit of cell supplying vendors.
Perform audit and site qualifications of Apheresis Cryopreservation and infusion centers. qualification and audit of cell supplying vendors Provide Quality oversight to Apheresis Cryopreservation and infusion centers.
Author and negotiate quality agreements
Participate and provide support to deviations CAPAs OOS change controls and product complaints involving
Apheresis and Infusion centers and cell supplying vendors.
Liaison between Manufacturing site Quality and Apheresis/Cryopreservation centers on quality related issues.
Provide guidance interpretation support training and input on the interpretation and implementation of regulations
guidelines company procedures and policies.
Audit readiness support for regulatory inspections queries related to Apheresis/Cryopreservation/infusion vendors.
Build and maintain strong customer relationships with other functions whose activities overlap influence or affect
compliance and lead or participate in GxP audits/initiatives with other AZ Quality groups
Working knowledge of CFRs EuDRA and associated guidances regulations and annexes
Assist in Product Complaint investigations
Enforecement of contractual obligations
Conduct of due diligence/audits/inspections Author quality procedures and presentations
Written and oral communication across multiple levels within AZ and at external suppliers
Participate in continuous improvement through the use of Lean tools and principles Operate with minimum oversight
s specific accountabilities and / or tasks etc. associated with this job title include:
Understand contract language and the relevance to Quality Facilitate quality agreements.
Liaison between Manufacturing site QA and Apheresis/infusion centers on quality related issues.
Essential Requirements
- Bachelors Degree and Minimum 7 years experience working in GMP Quality with direct experience in compliance and auditing.
- 15 years of applicable experience with an Associates Degree.
- 20 years of applicable experience with a High School Diploma.
- Knowledge of CGT products for clinical use in humans.
Desired Requirements
- Advanced Degree.
- Experience writing and reviewing SOPs and other quality documents.
- Well-developed knowledge of electronic quality systems (e.g. SAP Veeva).
- A broad and comprehensive understanding of investigational medicinal products.
- Experience in auditing and qualification of Apheresis/Infusion centers or Cryopreservation centers for CGT products.
The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $118072 to $177109 USD Annual. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentivesan opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs paid time off (i.e. vacation holiday and leaves) as well as health dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.
Date Posted
20-May-2026Closing Date
02-Jun-2026Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and furtherance of that mission we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
Required Experience:
Director
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